Question

nutrient recommendations
a. apply to both healthy and nonhealthy individuals.
b. are standardized to apply to all members of the population.
c. should be followed strictly by all individuals.
d. are not minimum requirements and may not represent optimal intakes for all individuals.

Explanation:

Nutrient recommendations are general guidelines. They are not minimum requirements as they are set to cover the needs of most healthy people. Also, they may not be optimal for every individual due to differences in age, gender, health status, activity level etc. Option a is wrong as they are mainly for healthy individuals. Option b is incorrect as they don't apply to all (e.g., special - needs populations like pregnant women with higher requirements). Option c is wrong as they are not strict rules for everyone.

Answer:

d. Are not minimum requirements and may not represent optimal intakes for all individuals.